These Affordable Finds From Zara, H&M, and Gap Are So French

Fun fact about me: I was born and raised in Paris. So not to toot my own horn or anything, but I know a little thing or two about French-girl style: the classic lines, the natural fibers, the stripes, the navies and burgundies, the touches of glitter, leopard, and ribbon to glam up the whole thing.

While picking pieces for this story, I channeled everything I know about how French women dress and threw that energy into finding affordable dupes for their beloved staples from Maje, Sandro, Veja, Polène, Vanessa Bruno, etc. Who knew Zara, H&M, and Gap were such a goldmine for elegant Parisian-style fashion? Well, Parisians, presumably.